Detached house for sale in Ladies Walk, Inverness IV2

The property
3 Ladies Walk is a charming period, b-listed residence that offers almost 2,000 sq. Ft of beautifully presented accommodation with a wealth of characterful features including tall, corniced ceilings, leaded glasswork, hardwood floors and several original feature fireplaces.

The attractive glazed porch offers a bright welcome into the generous entrance hall, with its rich polished wood floors, cloakroom and stairway to the first floor. The space naturally flows into the bay-windowed sitting room enjoying the magnificent views. Completing the ground floor is a sizeable 25 ft. Kitchen and dining space. The bespoke kitchen with its door to the garden, comprises a wide range of wooden cabinetry with granite worksurfaces, a central island/breakfast bar, a Rangemaster stove with 5-burner hob and various modern appliances. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful utility with room for further appliances and rear access.

Stairs turn to the first floor which houses a tasteful family bathroom and four well-proportioned and elegant bedrooms with various retained period features. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en suite bathroom and the second has an eye-catching cast-iron spiral staircase to the versatile 28 ft. Loft space above. Both rooms also enjoy far-reaching elevated river views.

Outside
The property is approached via Island Bank Road onto an electric gated and enclosed brick-laid driveway, offering ample parking for several vehicles, with pedestrian access from here or from Ladies Walk. The front approach features a gate and archway with a paved pathway leading up to the home, beside which is a well-sized section of lush level lawn with evergreen hedges to either side and various taller trees. The brick-laid terrace alongside the home offers the ideal south-westerly aspect from which to sit and enjoy the views across the river.

Location
The home enjoys a highly desirable and picturesque setting, within the Inverness Riverside conservation area with easy access to the tree-lined walk to the Ness Islands, Bellfield Park and the vast array of commercial, educational, retail and service facilities of Inverness, together with its mainline railway station and international airport offering regular domestic and European flights. There is also easy access to the Cairngorms National Park which offers skiing, hiking, cycling, riding, fishing, swimming and kayaking opportunities. Convenient road links further afield are easily accessible via the nearby A9.